The main objective of this study is to analyze the differences in intercultural competencies among the students at the university who wish to apply for the Erasmus program and those who do not. A questionnaire was used to gather information from students who study Social Sciences at the University of Valencia. In general, results show differences between these two groups. Students with an interest in applying for the exchange program of Erasmus had a greater communicative competence in different languages and were more open minded than students lacking an interest in applying for this kind of scholarship. Although results show only differences in the former two competences, we need to highlight that intercultural and communication competences are fundamental in personal development, socialization and integration in new and diverse cultural contexts.
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